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Ayrex

4.6/10

Fortrade

7.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner8.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $1 at Fortrade.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureAyrexFortrade
Min. Deposit$250$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20
Founded20161992
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and Fortrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Ayrex). Ayrex charges withdrawal fees while Fortrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayrex charges deposit fees; Fortrade does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureAyrexFortrade
Min. Deposit$250$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Ayrex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAyrexFortrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayrex and Fortrade compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAyrexFortrade
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayrex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Fortrade wins this category
FeatureAyrexFortrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayrex supports 2 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving Ayrex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAyrexFortrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish